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    The document discusses the uses of articles (a, an, the) in English. It explains that "a" and "an" are used before singular nouns to indicate one example of something. "The" is used when the item being referred to is clear, has already been mentioned, or is unique. No article is used when speaking generally, with some places, meals, days/months, or before next and last.

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    Articles ( a_ an _ the _ no article )

    a_ an
    Uses Examples
    1_ before singular nouns
    a/ an + singular noun 1_ He is a teacher. 2_ It is an apple.
    a/ an + adjective singular noun 3_ He is a great student. 4_ It is an old car.
    a/ an + adverb + adjective + singular noun 5_ It is a very nice trip. She is a very good mother.
    2_ To mention a person or a thing for the first 1_ I saw an old man with a dog.
    time. 2_ When I was looking at the sky, I saw a bird.
    3_ With exclamatory sentences 1_ What a nice story.
    2_ What an awful day.
    4_ in expressions of frequency 1_ She goes shopping once a week.
    He travels three times a year.

    The
    Uses Examples
    1_ when it is clear what you refer to 1_ Open the door.
    2_ close the windows.
    2_ when you talk about something or 1_ I saw an old man with a dog. The man was tall, and the dog looked happy.
    somebody you have already mentioned. 2_ When I was looking at the sky, I saw a bird. The bird was flying fast.
    3_ when there is only one of something 1_ the sun 2_ the moon 3_ the world 4_ the Earth
    4_ with places in a town. 1_ I am going to the movies.
    2_ I will go to the theater.
    5_ with superlatives 1_ Paris is the best city.
    2_ Socotra Island is the most beautiful island in the world.
    6_ Specific things or people 1_ The students in this class are great.
    2_ I loved the story that you bought me.

    No Article
    Uses Examples
    1_ when speaking generally 1_ I love action movies.
    2_ Men drive better than women.
    2_ with some places 1_ I am at home.
    2_ He is at work.
    3_ With meals 1_ I have breakfast at 7:00.
    2_ He ate his dinner late.
    4_ days and months 1_ I will travel on Monday.
    2_ She is arriving in June.
    5_ before next and last I am going to travel next week.
    2_ I went shopping last week.

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